Armor of God Series; wk. 1 - Ephesians 6:10-13 Stand Firm 1.5.26

Title: Stand Firm
Key Verses: Ephesians 6:10-13
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Stand Firm

As we begin this new series, The Armor of God: Equipped for Victory, Paul reminds us of a simple but powerful calling: stand.

Standing Begins With Dependence on God

Paul opens Ephesians 6 by saying, “Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” This is not a call to rely on ourselves. It is an invitation to surrender control and depend fully on God. Standing firm is not about personal toughness. It is about spiritual dependence. When we admit our weakness and trust Him, God supplies the strength we need.

Standing Means Recognizing the Real Battle

Our struggle is not against flesh and blood. The battles we face are spiritual. When we misunderstand the enemy, we misuse the armor. The enemy’s schemes are often subtle, leading us toward compromise, distraction, and discouragement. God calls us to stand firm in faith, resist the enemy, and remember that the goal is not to avoid hardship, but to experience victory through it.

Standing Requires Preparation

Armor is not something we put on when the battle starts. It is something we wear daily. Spiritual maturity is proactive, not reactive. When we walk closely with Jesus before the pressure comes, we are able to stand when it does. Sometimes victory looks dramatic. Other times it looks like quiet faithfulness.

Victory Looks Like Faithfulness

Not giving up is a victory. Obedience is a victory. Remaining faithful under pressure is a victory. Sometimes the most powerful testimony we have is this: by God’s grace, I am still standing.

As we step into the year ahead, the question is simple. Are you standing? And are you standing in the Lord, or in your own strength? True victory comes when we surrender control, stand firm in faith, and trust God to supply the strength we need.